Dogs are naturally social creatures, able to befriend almost any other animal they meet.
Their love for companionship is one of the reasons they are such loyal friends to humans and other pets alike.
But dogs don’t automatically adopt everyone’s habits. Once they spend enough time with a friend, they sometimes start mimicking their behaviors.
Humans do this too, but it’s even more surprising to see in animals. Lola, a gentle senior dog, is a perfect example of this. Her personality began to shift when she met a new companion.
Lola Meets A New Friend
Melyssa Sobczyk lives in Palm Desert, California, and she adores her dog, Lola, who has been part of her life for many years.
Even in her senior years, Lola remains playful and eager to learn, always bringing laughter to Melyssa’s days. But soon, a change entered their lives.
One day, Melyssa visited a shelter in California and adopted a cat named Goose on a “whim.” From the moment they met, Lola and Goose became fast friends.
Melyssa noticed that Lola started copying Goose in many ways. She would lounge like a cat, and whenever she stood up, she would stretch exactly as Goose did. Seeing this behavior surprised Melyssa, but she was happy to watch the two get along so well.
Going Viral Online
Melyssa recorded Lola loafing like a cat and shared it on TikTok. The video quickly attracted attention and amused viewers.
One person commented: “My pom learned from my cat that listening is optional.”
Not all changes were serious, but the clip highlighted how well animals can imitate each other’s habits.
Another person said: “I had a cat when I got a puppy and while I was training the puppy, the cat picked up on some commands. He can meow on command, sit, give paw and stand!”
It’s fascinating to see how the cat also engaged with commands, even though cats usually ignore them.
Another comment read: “I got kittens after having a dog for a few years and the dog has taught one of the kittens to bark.”
Unexpected as it is, this shows how pets can learn from each other in surprising ways.
Seeing these reactions from people who could relate makes simple videos like this one enjoyable for everyone.